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YAZ LAWSUIT LAWYERS & ATTORNEYS
Yaz, also known as Ocella, and Yasmin, is the most popular birth control pill in the United States. Yasmin and Yaz dominate the contraceptive market in the US, with an estimated 25% market share. Yaz alone is the top-selling birth control pill in the United States (2008 figures). On the market since 2001, in 2008 Bayer sold about $616 million dollars worth of Yaz, for about an 18% market share of birth control pills. Yaz is not only popular because it prevents ovulation, but also causes changes in the uterine lining and the cervix that makes fertilization much more difficult and also makes it harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Yaz is also used in females 14 and older to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), as well as other conditions. Yaz has been known for its slogan "Beyond Birth Control" which promotes Yaz as not just a birth control pill but as a lifestyle drug. It should be known that this unique birth control pill that has been called a “miracle pill” by some comes with some potentially life-threatening side effects.
Yaz and Yasmin (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) are oral contraceptive combination drugs, meaning they contain a combination of the hormones estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (drospirenone). The only difference between these two drugs is the amount of estrogen that they contain (Yasmin, 30 mcg; Yaz, 20 mcg).
Each tablet of Yaz/Yasmine contains 3 mg drospirenone, a progestin hormone. According to the FDA, drospirenone can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood of high risk patients. Increased potassium levels in the blood raises the risks of blood clot formation and pulmonary embolism, resulting in potentially serious heart and health problems.
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YAZ LIFE THREATENING SIDE EFFECTS
But what has not been disclosed is that Yasmin has recently encountered problems that have been linked to even more serious side effects than what are listed above. These side effects include:
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – This is a blood clot within a deep vein, usually in the legs, the pelvis, and sometimes the arms. This is a very painful condition that can lead to a pulmonary embolism (PE) and can ultimately cause death in some cases, if not cause further painful complications.
• Pulmonary embolism (PE) – PE happens when a blood clot forms in the lungs, blocking the main artery of the lungs. This blockage of the pulmonary artery is usually a result of deep vein thrombosis and if left untreated, PE can cause circulatory issues, collapse, and even sudden death. Symptoms of PE can include pain in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, or arm; shortness of breath, either while at rest or active; persistent cough with bloody sputum; rapid heartbeat; excessive sweating; fever; lightheadedness or fainting spells; and weak pulse and/or rapid heartbeat.
• Stroke – Blood clots that may form as a result of using Yasmin can disrupt blood flow to the brain and cause a significant loss in brain function. This clot can also be a result of DVT.
• Heart Attack – Again, blood clots can be a cause. However, other changes that occur within the body can result in changes in the heart.
• Death – If a problem is undetected or becomes so severe that treatment is unable to stabilize it, death can occur. Such as in the case of a PE, death can be sudden without any warning whatsoever.
In 2009 the FDA cracked down on Bayer, the manufacturers of Yaz, saying they overstated the drug's ability to treat pimples and improve women's moods and downplayed the drugs potentially serious side effects. Some of these side effects have been known to be life threatening. Some of the more severe symptoms are usually not disclosed to women taking Yasmin, but the mild symptoms usually are.
Although there has been no official Yasmin recall by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bayer AG has been notified that their advertising campaigns were misleading regarding side effects. As a result, Bayer AG has been ordered to modify their ad campaigns. The pharmaceutical company must also receive FDA approval before releasing new ad campaigns in the United States. This decision is the result of several class action lawsuits being filed by those affected by undisclosed side effects. At least one of those lawsuits is a federal lawsuit that is alleging that these Yasmin side effects are responsible for several deaths.
If you are interested in finding out if you are eligible to participate in a Yasmin Lawsuit / Yaz Lawsuit or have any questions regarding the Yaz Side Effects please contact us today. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing victims of Yaz and their families with the compensation they deserve after suffering serious side effects, pulmonary embolism, heart attacks and death.
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